Weatherproof package suitable for long-distance logistics
100% recyclable and strap-free monomaterial
Ready to meet EU packaging regulation (PPWR)
Wraps almost any flat and stackable material!
The Board Packaging Solution protects industrial boards using a unique method: cross-wrapping. Instead of straps and corner protectors, the machine wraps each package in 100% recyclable film, producing a strong, clean, and damage-free package.
What materials can the automated packaging machine handle?
The automated packaging machine handles all common board and panel products.
The most frequent materials on customer lines are:
Plywood
Veneer
MDF (Medium-density Fiberboard)
OSB (Oriented Strand Board)
Gypsum board
Particleboard
Door skins and other flat panel products
Other industrial panels and wood-based products
In practice, if it is flat and stackable, it can most likely be wrapped. Working with a material not on this list? Ask our experts.
Why automated board packaging changes the game for good?
Recyclable film replaces straps, corner protectors, and covers. It is easier to manage since there is only one type of material to purchase, store, and keep in stock. Eliminating extra materials also lowers handling and warehousing expenses. On top of that, monomaterial keeps the package aligned with where EU packaging regulation (PPWR) is heading: fewer materials per package.
Full six-side film wrapping seals the package tight against moisture, dust, and dirt. The protection holds in outdoor storage and through transport, stacking, and multiple handlings, whether the journey is a hundred kilometers by road or across the ocean.
The savings begin at the point of purchase and continue to accumulate: less material needed to buy, reduced manual labor per shift, improved stacking efficiency, and fewer claims for damaged deliveries. The film usage is adjustable to each delivery as well.
Tidy packages tell the end customer something before a single board is inspected: this mill has its process under control. And the package keeps working after arrival, too. It stays intact and easy to move even after opening, so the end customer can take boards out as needed while the rest stay protected.
The board packaging solution seals and labels without manual phases, with the same quality on every package regardless of shift or season. The process that used to need several people per shift now runs with minimal staffing, and the people freed from packaging can move to work where they make a bigger difference.
Discover the features
Every part of the line has a job in making the package strong, tight, and ready to ship. Select a feature to see what it does.
Boards move directly from production to packaging without lifting, turning, or transferring packages between stations. The result is a clean, damage-free, export-ready package.
Lifting table
Crossing station
Chain conveyor
Wrapping unit
Roll holders
Pressing unit
Rotating table
Seaming units
Electric cabinet & Control unit
Storage conveyor
Labeling unit
Additional features: automated packaging systems
Over the years, we have listened to customers, developed the machines together with them, and added many valuable features along the way. Remote connectivity is one of the most important: Cross Wrap experts can support, adjust programs, and solve issues remotely, whenever help is needed.
The most common additional features are conveyors, weighing, labeling robot, skid feeding, and a lifting table. Every line is custom-made, so tell us about the packaging needs at hand, and we will recommend the features that genuinely serve the line.
Life cycle services keep your line running
The packaging line will outlast many of the products it contains. Life cycle services ensure it operates efficiently throughout its lifespan.
Services
We don’t just deliver machines; we deliver long-term reliability, efficiency, and support. Service specialists know the line down to the last detail, from program updates to small adjustments that have a big impact on performance.
OEM spare parts keep the line running as designed and extend its lifetime. The spare parts team helps stock critical parts on site, so a worn part never causes a line stoppage.
When production evolves, the line can evolve with it. With upgrades and modernizations, the machine bought years ago keeps pace with what is made today.
We have chosen stretch film for several reasons, with durability and versatility being the most significant. In the context of wrapping, it’s essential to consider what the film replaces: straps, corner protectors, covers, and mixed materials that are difficult to recycle as a package. Plastic film is recyclable, and there are options available that are made from recycled plastic.
Film is the only material we have found that reliably protects boards on all six sides. It seals against moisture, dust, and dirt, holds through transport and outdoor storage, and keeps the package tidy from the mill to the end customer. Where protection is the job, film simply does it best, and the wrapping process makes sure no package uses more of it than needed.
The EU’s Packaging and Packaging Waste Regulation (PPWR) is moving toward fewer materials per package and higher recycled content in plastic packaging. Board packaging is built with that direction in mind: one recyclable film in place of several materials, which simplifies recycling for the end customer and supports compliance as requirements tighten.
The machine can process a variety of board and panel materials, including plywood, veneer, MDF, OSB, particleboard, gypsum board, and other flat panel products. If a material is not listed on the site, ask our experts.
Strap-free packaging uses a single recyclable material, reducing costs, simplifying recycling for customers, and providing complete protection against moisture, dirt, and dust on all six sides.
The solution creates strong, uniform, and sealed packages that withstand long-distance transport and outdoor storage, making it ideal for global exports.
The packaging line has a modular design that can be tailored to the production flow. Feeding and outfeed conveyors, weighing units, and labeling options can be added to match the production needs.
Several factors affect film consumption, and the settings can be adjusted according to each customer’s packaging needs. Film thickness also affects the total film consumption in kilograms – the thinner the film, the less material is used.
The machine can also adjust the film tension according to the packaging requirements, helping optimize film usage while maintaining the required package quality and protection.
For each customer, we provide recommendations and carry out test runs during machine commissioning to find the optimal settings. We also work closely with stretch film manufacturers to continuously develop the machine-film combination and achieve the best possible packaging result with the lowest practical amount of film.
Depending on the required features and customer needs, the basic wrapping unit with a turning table requires approximately Width 5 m x Length 8 m of floor space. Additional equipment such as conveyors, labeling units, and other optional features will increase the total space requirement.
With regular service and OEM spare parts, the packaging lines are known to operate reliably for decades, providing a strong return on investment. Life cycle services and remote support carry the line the whole way.
Why Choose Cross Wrap?
When looking for a reliable partner in industrial packaging, Cross Wrap is built for the long term.
Cross Wrap Oy is a Finnish company specializing in automated bale and board handling and material flow solutions for the global recycling, waste, and industrial sectors. The machines are designed and built in Finland, in the same country where some of the world’s leading plywood and panel manufacturers refine their products.
What distinguishes Cross Wrap from other suppliers is its unique cross-wrapping method. This technique wraps packages securely on all six sides, providing the company with its name.
Founded in 1994, Cross Wrap has delivered over 700 installations to more than 65 countries. Today, Cross Wrap is a part of Saalasti Group, sharing a commitment to clean technology and durable engineering.
As production volumes grow and deliveries increase worldwide, efficient packaging becomes increasingly important. Cross Wrap delivers already fourth packaging line to the new production facilities in 2026.
Reference Uruply S.A. in Tacuarembó, operating under the Lumin brand, has used a Cross Wrap Board Packaging Line since 2007 to automate export plywood packaging.
